Beth writes

Tag: help

  • Mental health matters

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    If I was to ask about your mental health, what would you tell me?

    Some might say “I’m on the up”, others tell me “It’s not my best day”.

    Whichever you are, our mental health matters. It is also important that we talk.

    According to Mind

    • 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem of some kind each year in England .
    • 1 in 6 people report experiencing a common mental health problem (like anxiety and depression) in any given week in England.

    What does this mean? That many people are struggling with mental health in UK, and I include myself among them.

    The other side to the issue is there is still tremendous stigma about having mental health problems. Some people think it’s still okay to disparage another person for having depression, or anxieties.

    So be aware, ask for help and support each other.

    Some useful resources are linked below

    action for happiness – for courses in resilience and mental health

    Samaritans – 24 hour phone line

    Don’t Suffer in Silence

  • Accessible content – getting through barriers

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    Thanks for staying with me.

    We can’t talk about access, without looking at the things that prevent it, blocks and barriers.

    Ask any disabled person, I expect you will find that they have come against blocks/barriers in their life.

    Some places try to improve this and will consult with learning disabled on how things can be done better. I see a few companies putting in positive employment schemes to help disabled workers join or advance. That’s brilliant help.

    Let’s talk about how we manage through barriers without the help there.

    It’s important that we speak out and explain the issues that we have. After all, if we can’t explain the problem or barrier, how can others help us through it?

    I challenge you to think about the blocks and barriers in front of you. Write them down, list the areas and explain how you would like others to help you through.